What I Ate In The Hospital For The Birth Of Baby Number Two
It has been one week since going into active labor. As my husband mentioned last night, time feels very warped. Checking into the hospital feels both like yesterday, and that…
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Healthier Oatmeal Cream Pies
Do you remember Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies? Here is a healthier version made with gluten-free whole grains, high quality fats, and blood sugar balancing sweeteners
One Bowl Banana Muffins I Pack In My Preschooler’s Lunchbox
There was a time when my recipe creating process was a bit more polished. With aspirations of establishing a formal career around food blogging and photography, I would put more…
Share Your Thoughts: Due Date
Yesterday was my due date, so today marks 40+1. As I mentioned in a previous post, I could have sworn baby number two would come either early or on time,…
Healthy, Fudgy Black Bean Brownies Sweetened With Dates {Grain-Free}
Healthy fudgy black bean brownies you can make in your blender. No bowls required!
A Healthy & Refreshing Green Smoothie I Enjoyed The Day Before My Due Date
My due date is tomorrow. Even though my son Mason was a week late, I (for some reason) had it in my mind that baby number two was arriving early.…
From Peaches To Pumpkin And Recipes I Want To Healthify This Fall
When one season ends, another one opens. Let the fall baking begin!
I Love It When That Happens…
A fun reflection on some of those simple pleasures we can overlook in the moment, but bring us a sense of small joy when they occur.
These Sugar-Free Pumpkin Waffles Are Packed With Protein (And Great For Pregnancy)
I have been on a mission to increase my morning protein intake. Having gained so much insight since I started tracking my macronutrients, it’s actually kind of fun to make…
Chocolate Raspberry Protein Smoothie
I enjoy my beet and berry smoothie almost every day, but this morning after a stroller walk with Mason, I wanted to switch things up. I had recently thrown some…
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Healthier Brownie Cookies
The perfect crowd-pleasing combination of a cookie and a brownie come together in this delectable dessert. Made with gluten-free flour and lower sugar sweeteners to better balance your blood sugar.
The Power Of Awe And Recent Examples
Ever since I immersed myself in the world of holistic health, I have been fascinated by the mind-body connection. It has been well-established by research that emotions affect our physiology.…
Do You Laugh Every Day? 6 Ways Laughter Benefits Your Health
Do you laugh every day? Is that something you even ask yourself? I remember the first time I contemplated that question – I was attending mindbodygreen’s wellness retreat Revitalize. At…
Feeling Stuck? 6 Simple Ways To Break Free From A Rut
For much of my adult life, I would have characterized myself as a creature of habit. A self-proclaimed homebody, and someone who thrives within a structured schedule. I think this…